Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has issued a final directive requiring all cryptocurrency exchanges operating without a license to cease operations by June 30. The mandate marks a firm regulatory stance aimed at enforcing compliance under the Payment Services Act, according to Bloomberg. The initial notice was sent at the end ...
Binance has resumed offering its full suite of cryptocurrency services to users in Syria following a significant shift in U.S. policy. The move comes after the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License 25 on May 23, effectively easing sanctions on the country. In an official statement, ...
Bullish, a crypto exchange founded by EOS creator Block.one and backed by investor Peter Thiel, has filed confidentially for a US IPO with the SEC. The move aims to capitalize on rising investor enthusiasm for digital assets and hopes that a Trump-era administration will offer a lighter regulatory touch. According ...
The Czech Republic’s government has appointed Eva Decroix as the new justice minister, replacing Pavel Blažek following a political scandal involving a controversial Bitcoin donation worth approximately $45 million. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Tuesday, comes after weeks of mounting criticism over Blažek’s handling of the ...
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), under the leadership of Chair Paul Atkins, is taking significant steps to foster blockchain innovation by proposing a new “innovation exemption” for onchain services. This proposal aims to provide conditional regulatory relief for blockchain firms, encouraging responsible development while maintaining investor protection and market ...
The UK Insolvency Service has taken a significant step in modernizing its approach to asset recovery by appointing its first cryptocurrency intelligence specialist. This move comes as digital assets, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, become increasingly prevalent in bankruptcy and criminal investigations. 📈 Insolvencies with crypto as asset up 420% ...
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the fastest exchange-traded fund (ETF) in history to surpass $70 billion in assets under management (AUM), according to data cited by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The milestone was reached in just 341 days—a pace five times quicker than the previous record held ...
Circle has received a $50 million investment from Japan’s financial powerhouse, SBI Holdings and its banking subsidiary, SBI Shinsei. This move marks a significant step in Circle’s strategy to expand USDC’s presence in Asia, signalling growing institutional confidence in the stablecoin sector. The investment comes on the heels of Circle’s ...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong declared Bitcoin a better form of money than gold on June 8, 2025, as reported by Watcher.Guru on X emphasizing Bitcoin's superior monetary qualities. Coinbase recently announced an 82% reduction in unnecessary account lockouts—a move aimed at regaining the trust of traders frustrated by years of ...
TrueNorth, an AI-driven crypto discovery platform, has secured $1 million in strategic angel funding, attracting support from prominent figures in the blockchain and investment sectors. Backers include the founders of LayerZero, SEI, Selini Capital, Plume, Virtuals, and Presto Labs, underscoring strong industry confidence in the project’s vision for the future ...
